The 2026 AUSX Supercross Championship is set to open in Townsville on October 3, with Queensland Country Bank Stadium confirmed as the host venue for what is being promoted as a stadium-based Supercross and freestyle motocross spectacle.
The season opener announcement forms part of a broader 2026 AUSX schedule that includes five planned rounds across Australia and New Zealand, however questions have since been raised around the sanctioning of elements of the series following clarification from Motorcycling Australia.
The Townsville event is being positioned as a landmark opening round for the championship, with organisers highlighting the transformation of the NRL venue into a Supercross circuit for the first time, alongside a combined freestyle motocross show featuring the Freestyle Kings LIVE tour.
Organisers have also outlined an expanded rider support initiative for the 2026 season aimed at reducing competitor costs and assisting logistics across the series. The optional program includes freight handling for bikes and equipment between rounds, reduced entry fees, shared infrastructure at events, and a content-based incentive scheme designed to reward rider engagement and promotion.
AUSX CEO Adam Bailey said Townsville represents a significant launch point for the new season, pointing to the scale of the venue and event concept as key factors behind the decision to open the championship in North Queensland.
However, Motorcycling Australia has since stated that the Queensland round scheduled for October 3 has not been approved as part of the 2026 Australian Supercross Championship, and will not count towards the national title due to clashes with the Australian Junior Motocross Championship and the Motocross of Nations.
The governing body also noted that while a broader 2026 schedule had been circulated, parts of it remain subject to approval, including the proposed New Zealand round, which is still awaiting formal sanctioning from Motorcycling New Zealand, Motorcycling Australia and FIM Oceania.
Despite the uncertainty around championship status, organisers maintain that the 2026 season will feature five rounds across Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and New Zealand, with further details on classes, format and final approvals expected in the coming weeks.
